A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8368771 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 84188481 epoch_slot_no: 207681 block_no: 8368594 slot_leader_id: 8341074 size: 7060 time: 2023-02-07 07:26:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbabd85ecc635d05d182250bb853ab22d1e329fd09f60e2d01d5300688eb0b755Block Operator
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